Fashion comes and goes but there are sometimes occasions when designers decide to shake things up a bit. Take three of my favourite collections from across the fashion weeks, Temperley London, Vivienne Westwood Red Label and Holly Fulton. All three designers took on the classic ‘lady-like’ trend that tends to roll around every few seasons. But this time they did it with a twist.
The lovely ladies presented on the runways showcased some of the typical features of this trend, pretty mid length skirts, button down shirts, and clothes that leave you with a sense of nostalgia. But the looks were slightly skewed.
Peek-a-book panels were twisted and presented against a mismatch of garish prints, with no outfit felt completely put together but in a good way. Shirts and blouses were loose, lazily hanging off shoulders at Vivienne Westwood; lazer cut lace detailing hinted at bodies underneath the demure dresses at Temperley; and Holly Fulton pulled out a brave set of colours, shapes and sheer.
Think granny chic your granny wouldn’t be dare wear. Think housewife gone mad.
Even the beauty details were bold, fresh and youthful. With splashes of blue eyes and coral lips, all topped off with a variety of ‘old school’ do’s, backcombed and brushed to messy perfection.
So what do you guys think? Are you on board with this slightly off kilter look?
[All images via Style: view Vivienne Westwood, Temperley and Holly Fulton‘s collections by clicking the links]
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